TAB 1a
REGULAR MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD FOR
COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 2013
State Board Members
Sharon Fairchild (Chair), Spokane
Beth Willis (Vice Chair), Lakewood
Jim Bricker, Coupeville
Erin Mundinger, Omak
Shaunta Hyde, Lake Forest Park
Elizabeth Chen, Federal Way
Anne Fennessy, Seattle
Wayne Martin, Richland
Larry Brown, Auburn
Statutory Authority: Laws of 1967, Chapter 28B.50 Revised Code of Washington
State of Washington
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Olympia
ACTION INDEX
June 20, 2013
Resolution
Number
---13-06-24
13-06-25
13-06-26
13-06-27
13-06-28
13-06-29
Description
Adoption of Consent Agenda:
- Approval of State Board Regular Meeting Minutes
for May 9, 2013
- 2014 Corrections Education Contract
- Approval of Green River Community College Local
Expenditure Authority, 39 acres at S.E. 304th Street
and 148th Avenue S.E.
- Approval of Tacoma Community College Local
Expenditure Authority, Campus Center
Improvements
- Approval of Everett Community College Local
Expenditure Authority, Advance Manufacturing
Training Education Center
- Approval of Big Bend Community College Local
Expenditure Authority, Energy Savings Project
- Approval of Centralia College Property Acquisition,
306 Centralia College Blvd.
Page in
Minutes
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Appointment of 2013-14 State Board Chair and Vice Chair
2
13-06-30
Approval of Changes to WAC 131-148-010 through 13148-140 Certificate of Competency
3
13-06-31
Approval of FY 2014 Operating Budget Allocations
3
13-06-32
Approval of 2013-15 Capital Budget Allocations
4
13-06-33
Approval of Delegation of Authority Increase
4
13-06-34
Approval of Columbia Basin College Bachelor of Applied
Science in Project Management
4
13-06-35
Approval of Columbia Basin College Bachelor of Applied
Science in Cyber Security
5
13-06-36
Approval of 2013-14 ABE Awards and Allocations
5
13-06-37
Approval of 2013-14 Workforce Awards and Allocations
6
STATE OF WASHINGTON
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Olympia
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2013
Spokane Falls Community College
The State Board held a study session on June 19, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Board
heard presentations on FY 2014 Operating Budget Allocations and Enrollment Rules, 2013-14 Tuition
and Fee Schedule, Student Voice Presentations on Tuition and Air Washington, 2013-15 Capital
Budget Allocations, Parenting Education Programs and Data Waiver Changes, and Changes to
WACs discussing Certificates of Competency. They also received updates on the various Applied
Baccalaureate degree proposals.
State Board Members Present: Sharon Fairchild, Beth Willis, Jim Bricker, Shaunta Hyde, Elizabeth
Chen, Anne Fennessy, Wane Martin, Larry Brown and incoming Board member, Jay Reich
State Board Members Absent: Erin Mundinger
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
Chair Sharon Fairchild called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and welcomed those present. She
asked for audience introductions.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Larry Brown that the State Board adopt its
June 20, 2013 regular meeting agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chair Sharon Fairchild noted that this was to be Board member Erin Mundinger’s last meeting but, at
the last minute, she was unable to attend. She noted that the Board sincerely appreciates Erin’s 12
years of service. She will be honored at a retreat dinner.
HOST COLLEGE PRESENTATION
Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) President Janet Gullickson thanked the Board for their
volunteer service to the state of Washington. She noted for the minutes that Spokane has the best
community colleges in the state.
President Gullickson and Chancellor Johnson lead the Board and audience on a tour of the Spokane
Falls Community College planetarium.
Chancellor Johnson presented the Community Colleges of Spokane’s 2011-2021 Strategic Plan and
presented how the district is enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness by reorganization of
cost savings, eLearning services, continuing education and contract training, library services, global
education and honors college, and emergency management.
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June 20, 2013
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA (Resolutions 13-06-24 through 13-06-29)
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Jim Bricker that the State Board adopt the
consent agenda for its June 20, 2013 regular meeting as follows:
a) Approval of May 9, 2013 State Board regular meeting minutes
b) Resolution 13-06-24: 2014 Corrections Education Contract
c) Resolution 13-06-25: Green River Community College Local Expenditure Authority, 39
acres at S.E. 304th Street and 148th Avenue S.E.
d) Resolution 13-06-26: Tacoma Community College Local Expenditure Authority,
Campus Center Improvements
e) Resolution 13-06-27: Everett Community College Local Expenditure Authority, Advance
Manufacturing Training Education Center
f) Resolution 13-06-28: Big Bend Community College Local Expenditure Authority,
Energy Savings Project
g) Resolution 13-06-29: Centralia College Property Acquisition, 306 Centralia College
Blvd.
MOTION CARRIED.
Nominating Committee Report/Election of SBCTC Officers for 2013-14
In accordance with current State Board bylaws, the election of officers is to be held in June of each
year. In the absence of the Chair, his or her duties will be assumed by the Vice Chair who acts as the
Chair Pro Tempore. The Vice Chair serves as the successor to the Chair. Jim Bricker gave the
Nominating Committee report and submitted the nomination of Beth Willis for the position of State
Board Chair and Shaunta Hyde for the position of State Board Vice Chair for 2013-14.
MOTION: Moved by Jim Bricker and seconded by Larry Brown to appoint Beth Willis as State
Board Chair for 2013-14.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Moved by Jim Bricker and seconded by Wayne Martin to appoint Shaunta Hyde as
State Board Vice Chair for 2013-14.
MOTION CARRIED.
Jim Bricker, on behalf of the Board, presented Sharon Fairchild with a plaque, thanked and
acknowledged her for her excellent leadership and service as Board Chair from 2011-2013.
CHANGES TO WAC 131-148-010 THROUGH 131-48-140: CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
(RESOLUTION 13-06-30)
Jon Kerr of the State Board staff presented that RCW 28B.50.912 authorizes the State Board for
Community and Technical Colleges to adopt rules governing the eligibility of persons 16 years of age
and older to take the general education development (GED®) test subject to the rules adopted by the
State Board of Education. SHB 1686 changed the term “general educational development” to
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June 20, 2013
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“high school equivalency.” Staff proposes to amend chapter 131-48 WAC to change the terminology
and to remove GED® specific language.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Larry Brown that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-30 to approve the changes to WAC 131-148-010 through 131-48-140
Certificate of Competency.
MOTION CARRIED.
FY 2014 OPERATING BUDGET ALLOCATIONS AND ENROLLMENT RULES AND 2013-14
TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE (RESOLUTION 13-06-31)
Denise Graham and Nick Lutes of the State Board staff presented that both the House and Senate
have proposed operating budgets for the 2013-15 biennium. As of this meeting, they have not yet
produced a final 2013-15 biennium operating budget.
In anticipation of legislative action, staff recommends that the Board review an initial FY 2014
operating budget allocation to the college districts and the State Board office based upon the funding
level agreed to in both the House and Senate maintenance level budget proposals. Staff
recommended that the Board delegate authority to the Executive Director to distribute the allocation,
upon final budget enactment, and to make adjustments as necessary based upon agreed
methodologies. The Board also is asked to adopt Enrollment Rules for the 2013-14 academic year
and Faculty Increment Policy for the 2013-15 biennium. These actions are requested to maintain
operational continuity for the system.
The Board has responsibility for adopting tuition and fees (operating fees, building fees, and the
maximum allowable student activity fees) for the community and technical colleges, as well as the
tuition for upper division students enrolled in the system’s applied baccalaureate programs. The
current Senate proposal does not allow for tuition increases during the coming biennium. The House
proposal provides authority for a three percent increase in tuition for FY 2014. Additional Board action
to adopt tuition schedules will be required after the enactment of the 2013-15 operating budget.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Shaunta Hyde that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-31 approving the FY 2014 Operating Budget and Enrollment Rules and
authorizing the Executive Director, upon enactment of the final 2013-15 biennial budget to
approve allocations, make adjustments and allocate additional funds as stated in the
resolution.
MOTION CARRIED.
2013-15 CAPITAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS (RESOLUTION 13-06-32)
Denise Graham and Wayne Doty of the State Board staff presented that as of this meeting the
Legislature has not yet passed a final 2013-15 capital budget. Since additional delays in funding can
cause both direct and indirect costs, staff recommends the Board delegate authority to the Executive
Director to allocate the funding for major projects, alternatively financed projects, and all
reappropriations as quickly as possible once a budget is adopted. Staff recommends the Board retain
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authority for the allocation of new funding for minor projects due to the Senate proposal to overappropriate the Building Fee.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Shaunta Hyde that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-32 approving the 2013-15 Capital Budget Allocations and granting the
Executive Director authority to allocate funding for projects, emergencies, and adjustments as
stated in the resolution.
MOTION CARRIED
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (RESOLUTION 13-06-33)
Denise Graham of the State Board staff presented that the State Board carries out its statutory
powers and duties through various means, including the adoption of policies published in and made
available through the State Board Policy Manual. The Manual includes policies on such topics as
faculty and staff; student services; instructional programs and course development; enrollment
reporting and tuition and fees; capital expenditures; and public information and records. The Policy
Manual also contains delegations of authority from the Board to the Executive Director. Most of these
delegations have not been changed since 1997. At the May Board meeting, staff briefed the Board on
existing delegations of authority and made recommendations for changes. At this meeting, staff will
brief the Board on delegations of authority at other institutions of higher education. The Board will be
asked to adopt a resolution modifying the delegations of authority.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Wayne Martin that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-33 approving the changes to the Executive Director’s delegation of authority
as outlined in the resolution.
MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF COLUMBIA BASIN BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN PROJECT
MANAGEMENT (RESOLUTION 13-06-34)
Edward Esparza of the State Board staff presented in February 2013, the State Board for Community
and Technical Colleges adopted the revised approval process, selection criteria, and application
materials for community and technical colleges seeking to offer an applied baccalaureate program.
Columbia Basin College completed an initial step in the approval process when college administrators
met with State Board members on May 8, 2013, to discuss how the proposed Bachelor of Applied
Science Degree in Project Management aligns with the college’s strategic goals and helps meet
regional/statewide needs.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Wayne Martin that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-34 approving the Columbia Basin Bachelor of Applied Science in Project
Management.
MOTION CARRIED.
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APPROVAL OF COLUMBIA BASIN BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY
(RESOLUTION 13-06-35)
Edward Esparza of the State Board staff presented in February 2013, the State Board for Community
and Technical Colleges adopted the revised approval process, selection criteria, and application
materials for community and technical colleges seeking to offer an applied baccalaureate program.
Columbia Basin College completed an initial step in the approval process when college administrators
met with State Board members on March 28, 2013, to discuss how the proposed Bachelor of Applied
Science Degree in Cyber Security aligns with the college’s strategic goals and helps meet
regional/statewide needs.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Wayne Martin that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-35 approving the Columbia Basin Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber
Security.
MOTION CARRIED.
2013-14 ABE AWARDS AND ALLOCATIONS (RESOLUTION 13-06-36)
Jon Kerr of the State Board staff presented that recommendations for the distribution of federal funds
for Adult Basic Education to 34 colleges and nine community-based organizations are based on three
factors: the final year of awards from a multi-year, competitive application process; on-site monitoring
of evaluations carried out on a three-year cycle; and an annual application for funding that identifies
improvements to instructional programs that will increase student progress toward federal
performance targets. All providers identified higher outcome targets and provided a plan for program
improvement and innovation that reflects their own data and validated research. Their plans address
the four principles of the system’s Strategic Direction as they meet the requirements of federal law
and State Board policy. Despite a pattern of continuing decreases in program support for this mission
area, providers evidence rigor in their practices and a commitment to innovation that will improve
student achievement.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Larry Brown that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-36 approving the 2013-14 ABE Awards and Allocations and delegating
authority to the State Board Executive Director to make adjustments to the proposed awards if
the anticipated program funding changes due to state or federal action and to spend carryover
funds and grant final spending authority to designated providers in a manner consistent with
the State Plan for Adult Basic Literacy.
MOTION CARRIED.
2013-14 WORKFORCE AWARDS AND ALLOCATIONS (RESOLUTION 13-06-37)
Marie Bruin of the State Board staff presented that colleges fund workforce education programs in
multiple ways, including the use of general enrollment funding and state/federal targeted funding. The
state targeted funding for fiscal year 2013-14 is presented to the Board for approval as part of the
agenda item on 2013-15 Operating Budget Allocations. What follows is proposed targeted federal
funding for approval.
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The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) awards federal workforce training
funds to the community and technical colleges to support programs operated for entry level training,
skills upgrade, or retraining for the state’s workforce.
MOTION: Moved by Beth Willis and seconded by Shaunta Hyde that the State Board adopt
Resolution 13-06-37 approving the 2013-14 Workforce Awards and Allocations and delegating
authority to the State Board Executive Director to make adjustments, as necessary, for errors,
data corrections, externally imposed restrictions or guidelines, legislative appropriation
provisos, restrictions, guidelines, uniform accounting and reporting requirements, and
unanticipated changes due to state or federal funding and to spend carryover funds, and
grants final spending authority to the colleges consistent with the state plan for Carl Perkins.
MOTION CARRIED.
CHAIR’S REPORT
 By-Law Task Force: Chair Fairchild appointed a committee to review the State Board ByLaws and bring them back to the Board at the September retreat for approval. Wayne Martin
agreed to chair the task force with Larry Brown and Jim Bricker serving as members.
 Trustees’ Association Report. TACTC President Dan Altmayer presented a basic overview
of the purpose of the Trustees Association and reported on the topics of: Measuring Up –
State Symposium will take place in October in conjunction with the ACCT conference, Trustee
opposition of tuition increases.
 Presidents’ Association Report. WACTC Liaison Janet Gullickson presented on the topics
of: WACTC retreat in July including plans for the future year, joint work with AWB, July 1 shut
down potential and colleges using local funds to continue to operate, new Presidents.
 Executive Directors Report and Parking Lot Update. SBCTC Executive Director Marty
Brown presented on the topics of: Competency Based Degrees, second special legislative
session update.
 WACTC Liaison. Board members agreed that the State Board chair or chairs designee would
serve as the State Board liaison to WACTC meetings.
 By-Law Task Force. Board members asked to create a task force to review the State Board
bylaws for adoption at the September retreat and regular meeting. Wayne Martin agreed to
serve as chair with Jim Bricker and Larry Brown as members.
ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING
There being no further business, the State Board adjourned its regular meeting of June 20, 2013, at
12:50 p.m. The State Board will hold its annual retreat and business meeting September 9-11, 2013
at the Suncadia in Cle Elum.
______________________________
Sharon Fairchild, Chair
ATTEST:______________________________
Marty Brown, Secretary